Corporate Finance, Retail, Consumer & Leisure – Associate Director

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About This Role

We are recruiting an Associate Director to join our Retail, Consumer and Leisure Corporate Finance team, a market-leading group of sector specialists advising on high-profile mid-market transactions. You will play a key role in executing transactions and supporting origination activity, working with entrepreneurs, private equity and corporates across a fast-evolving consumer landscape.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in complex deal execution, contribute to client outcomes and contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing team. We are looking for an experienced M&A professional with strong commercial judgement and a track record of delivering transactions end-to-end.

What your days will look like:

As an Associate Director, you will combine strong execution capability with support for our origination and business development. Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading day-to-day transaction execution, managing workstreams, timelines and key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes

• Supporting origination activity, contributing to pitch development, client targeting and relationship building

• Applying sector insights to inform client positioning and transaction strategy

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and advisors throughout the deal lifecycle

• Supporting the development of junior team members, providing guidance, oversight and on-the-job coaching

This role is for you if:

• You have strong transaction execution experience, ideally including experience within the Retail, Consumer and Leisure sectors

• You have experience delivering end-to-end M&A transactions, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively

• You are commercially aware, proactive and able to contribute to both execution and business development activity

• You demonstrate leadership within deal teams, supporting and developing junior colleagues

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 37 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 10, 2026